Saving for retirement is something I feel a lot of people would like to do but don’t feel they have the means to do it. The benefits of saving for retirement including financial freedom and letting compound interest grow are great motivators but if someone feels they don’t have enough money to set aside for the investment, they will probably just put it off. ...
10 Frugal and Fun Activities to do with Kids this Summer
Do you sometimes run out of ways to keep your kids entertained and active when they’re not in school? Kids have tons of energy and love to get out and see new things. Their high level of energy doesn’t have to be matched by expensive outings though. A trip to Disneyland or the new water resort sounds fun, but may not always be in the budget. Luckily, family fun doesn’t have to cost a fortune ...
My Top 8 Tips For Freelance Writing Success
I hope you didn’t click on this post and get too upset to see that Alexa didn’t write it :) I’m somewhat of a newbie freelance writer, but I’ve been learning a ton since I got started earlier this year. I work as a professional copywriter at my day job - helping businesses find their voice and establish their brand on the web - and I work as a freelance writer developing content that I am truly ...
How To Overcome a Budgeting Failure
Budgeting failure is something we all experience from time to time. Whether you’re a spreadsheet guru or completely new to budgeting, there’s just so much that can go wrong in a given month. For starters, you can easily underestimate your expenses or overestimate your expenses and wind up wasting the extra money instead of saving it. An unexpected illness can throw you off course or cause you ...
The Big Difference Between Sacrifice and Deprivation
If you read a lot of personal finance blogs, you’ll probably come across plenty of bloggers listing things that they’re willing to give up or sacrifice in order to get out of debt, or just get their finances in order. The 'What I’m Giving up To Get out of Debt' type of posts are my favorite because I’m interested to see what other people choose to sacrifice in order to improve their financial ...
How to Manage College and Motherhood
Moms hold so much responsibility on a daily basis. When you add earning a college education to the equation, sometimes things can get a little hectic. As a mom who went to college full time from the time my son was 7 months old until the time he was 4-years-old, I understand how managing college and motherhood can be a serious balancing act. ...